How do they match: Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

  • Ore Dressing Engineer

  • Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.

  • Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
  • Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
  • Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.

  • Design structures or facilities.
  • Investigate safety of work environment.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Review technical documents to plan work.